Public Sex - Marialba Russo

In the late 1970s, scandalous pornographic posters briefly covered the streets of Naples before being censored. These provocative images, focusing not only on women's bodies but also on male desire and dominant macho culture, caught the attention of photographer Marialba Russo. Driven by curiosity and intrigue, Russo began methodically documenting these posters, creating a unique collection that questions the portrayal of women as mere objects of desire.

This book features Russo’s photographs alongside critical essays by Goffredo Fofi and Elisa Cuter, exploring themes of gender, power, and representation. It challenges readers to rethink societal perceptions of women’s bodies and the meaning behind exposing such imagery.